Black Friday hacks: The tips and tricks shoppers NEED to make the most of Black Friday

Black Friday is the UK's biggest shopping event of the year, with amazing discounts up for grabs. But with millions of shoppers clamouring for deals, being prepared and planning your shopping strategy can help you snare the best bargains. Leading online and high street retailer Argos has compiled its top hacks and tricks to help hardcore bargain hunters seal those deals.

1 - Black Friday starts now

Even though Black Friday itself isn't until 23 November, there are already incredible deals available at Argos stores and on the website and app, with more new deals set for the coming week, so keep your eyes peeled.

2 - Tech first

Tech deals are the most popular discounted items at Black Friday. Last year consoles, home assistants and tablets all flew off the shelves. So, if you want to guarantee yourself a tech bargain, then get in there early.

3 - The early bird gets…a more relaxed shopping experience

For the early birds out there, 3am to 4am is the quietest time to shop on the Argos website on Black Friday. Wake up, log on, make your purchase and go back to sleep safe in the knowledge you've beaten the 6am-7am rush as people do their shopping on their smart phone on the way to work.

4 - Sign up for mailers and stalk social media

Want to be the first to find out what the deals will be? There are a few ways of finding out! Firstly, search your favourite news sites, or follow the official Argos accounts onFacebookandTwitteras fans often get sneak peeksbefore other customers. It's also worth signing up to themailing listto get notifications of the best deals as and when they go live.

5 - Fast Track your way to convenient delivery

If you can't wait to get hold of your items, Argos's store-to-door Fast Track service enables you to order online or in-store and get your delivery in as little as four hours, up to 10pm, for just £3.95. Fast Track operates on a first-come, first-served basis on Black Friday so get in quick to get it same day!

6 - Beat the high street bustle

Why face queues and crowds when you can simply Click & Collect at your convenience? With Argos you can order online and pick-up in store, free of charge, up to seven days later, meaning you can completely avoid the Black Friday high street madness. There are more than 1,000 Argos stores and collection points across the country, including many inside Sainsbury's supermarkets, so you can collect somewhere convenient to you.

7 - Create a wishlist

Ahead of Black Friday, create awishlistof items on the website. You can then check on Black Friday itself to see if they've been discounted. This is a great way to ensure you only buy the things you want. To make sure you don't miss out, add several similar items. Why add one TV when you can add several and then compare which one has the best deal.

8 - Check Argos voucher codes

Remember you can still use any Argos gift vouchers over Black Friday (but do carefully check their end dates) and keep checking thevoucher pageas new vouchers become available all the time.

9 - Get back to basics alongside deals

The Argos website has a super-convenientSimple Valuesection where you can pick up everything from a£5.99 kettleto a£12.99 deskfan to make a cuppa and cool yourself down after working up a Black Friday sweat.

10 - Get your hands in gear…

Last Black Friday Argos saw 79 per cent of visits from mobile phones, so get your hands ready for what is sure to be a taxing time for your fingers. Argos has joined forces with TOWIE's Gemma Collins' to launch hertop hand yoga tipsto ensure your fingers and thumbs are fully prepared for a scrolling and swiping shopping extravaganza.